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Question 12 If an insecticide reduced the population of grasshoppers , what would happen to the population of shrew ? A. Increase B. Decrease C. Remain the same D. Run amuck
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If an insecticide reduced the population of grasshoppers , what would happen to the population of shrew ?

A. Increase
B. Decrease
C. Remain the same
D. Run amuck

Question 12 If an insecticide reduced the population of grasshoppers , what would-example-1
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B. Decrease. The shrew population is dependent upon the grasshoppers as a prey item. A decrease in the available prey would result in a decrease in the predator population due to lack of resources to support the current population.
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